Murphy, James T.

Chapter 15Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementFederation EraInterwar PeriodPost-war EraUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Lobbs Hill
Situated in the foothills of the Plenty ranges, Lobbs Hill serves as a focal point for the agricultural development and pioneer settlement of the Arthurs…

Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Hall and Free Library
The establishment of the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Hall and Free Library in 1886 represented a significant milestone in the social and cultural development of…

Chapter 33Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation EraUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Arthurs Creek Rifle Club
Established in March 1900 at the Hazelglen Hall, the Arthurs Creek Rifle Club emerged during the Boer War period to foster community marksmanship and military…

Chapter 12Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementFederation EraWorld War IUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
What is in a name at Murphy’s Creek
The settlement of the Arthurs Creek district during the nineteenth century was significantly shaped by the arrival of two distinct Murphy families, whose prevalence in…